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5H21/32

Main Engine 4-Stroke · Main Engines (4-Stroke)

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5Cylinders
210 mmBore
320 mmStroke

The HiMSEN 5H21/32 is a 5‑cylinder, medium‑speed (720–1000 rpm) four‑stroke marine diesel engine delivering up to 1 100 kW, featuring common‑rail fuel injection and the ability to run on HFO or MGO.

Specifications

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Compression ratio17:1
Stroke/Bore ratio1.52 (320/210)
Max combustion pressure200 bar
SFOC at 100% MCR182-187 g/kWh (720-1000 rpm)
Lubricating oil consumption0.6 g/kWh
Dry weight (5H21/32)13.4 tons
Dry weight (6H21/32)15.1 tons
Dry weight (7H21/32)16.7 tons
Dry weight (8H21/32)18.4 tons
Dry weight (9H21/32)19.8 tons
Power per cylinder160-210 kW/cyl (depending on speed)
Injection pressure2000 bar maximum
ConfigurationL
Speed (rpm)900
Fuel TypeHFO/MGO
TechnologyCommon Rail
Inspection

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Common issues

  • Piston cooling nozzle blockage/misalignment due to gasket residue and combustion deposits
  • Fuel system contamination from incorrect fuel handling or storage
  • Cylinder liner wear and scoring from inadequate lubrication or overheating
  • Exhaust valve seat wear and damage from overheating or incorrect valve clearance
  • Turbocharger fouling and damage from inadequate air filtration or oil contamination
  • Crankshaft bearing wear and damage from misalignment or inadequate lubrication
  • Piston ring wear and sticking from inadequate lubrication or overheating

Inspection checklist

  • Cylinder head and valve condition
  • Piston and ring condition
  • Cylinder liner wear and scoring
  • Fuel system filters and injectors
  • Lubrication system oil quality and level
  • Cooling system condition and leaks
  • Exhaust system condition and leaks
  • Turbocharger condition and performance
  • Crankshaft and camshaft condition
  • Engine mounts and alignment

Service intervals

oil_change400-600 hours
fuel_filter_change200-400 hours
air_filter_change100-200 hours
coolant_change1000-2000 hours
valve_clearance_adjustment1000-2000 hours

Typical wear limits

cylinder_liner0.5-1.0 mm wear limit
piston_ring0.5-1.0 mm wear limit
exhaust_valve0.1-0.5 mm wear limit
crankshaft_bearing0.1-0.5 mm wear limit

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

  • Cylinder liners
  • Piston rings
  • Exhaust valves
  • Fuel injectors
  • Turbocharger components
  • Crankshaft bearings
  • Camshaft bearings

Safety

  • Inadequate ventilation in engine room
  • Insufficient fire protection and suppression systems
  • Poor engine room housekeeping and tripping hazards
  • Inadequate training for engine room personnel
  • Inadequate emergency shutdown procedures

Class survey

Class surveyor typically checks engine condition, performance, and maintenance records to ensure compliance with classification society rules and regulations

Estimated lifetime: 20000-30000 hours

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